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Reviews tagging 'Forced institutionalization'
Vita Nostra by Marina Dyachenko, Sergey Dyachenko
4 reviews
applejacksbooks's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Forced institutionalization and Body horror
thesawyerbean's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
This was more an experience than a book - you were drip-fed the tiniest morsels of information, learning as much as the protagonist Sasha did at each moment, never being explicitly explained the concepts and yet finding yourself enthralled and cognisant within them later on. You grasp and plead for meaning concurrently with Sasha, and unfurl another dimension of complexity yearning to be discovered.
This book was brimming with magic, dark fantasy, science, philosophy and metaphysical themes. I do not think I am intellectual enough to actually fully understand this novel, but it was certainly a delight to try. In parts I was very confused and had to reread whole sections, but honestly it kind of added to the atmosphere. Fans of dark academia like me would appreciate this read.
There are words that are simply trash, refuse, they turn into nothing immediately after they are spoken. Others throw shadows, hideous and pathetic, and sometimes gorgeous and powerful, capable of saving a dying soul.
Graphic: Child death, Blood, Death, Death of parent, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Cursing, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Suicide attempt, Alcohol, Forced institutionalization, and Injury/Injury detail
naomi_k's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Body horror, Dysphoria, Emotional abuse, and Death
Moderate: Gaslighting, Vomit, Stalking, Forced institutionalization, Toxic relationship, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Bullying, Sexual content, Ableism, Alcohol, and Adult/minor relationship
ivana's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Alcohol, Forced institutionalization, Suicide attempt, and Vomit